Written question asked by Peter Ainsworth (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 May 2002. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Monday, 20 May 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate he has made of reductions in emissions of (a) carbon dioxide, (b) methane, (c) nitrous oxide, (d) hydrofluorocarbons, (e) perfluorocarbons and (f) sulphur hexafluoride which are attributable to the climate change levy. - Inc ref to EFSR 2002 (Table 7.2, page 142).

Answer: Mr. Peter Ainsworth: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent estimate he has made of reductions in emissions of (a) carbon dioxide, (b) methane, (c) nitrous oxide, (d) hydrofluorocarbons, (e) perfluorocarbons and (f) sulphur hexafluoride which are attributable to the climate change levy. [57446] Mr. Boateng: The most recent estimate of the carbon emission savings attributable to the Climate Change Levy is published in EFSR 2002 (Table 7.2, page 142). These emission savings related solely to carbon dioxide. No estimate has been made of reductions in the other five greenhouse gases.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 57446; 386 c89W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Air pollution Climate change Carbon dioxide Climate change levy Hydrofluorocarbons Pollution control Methane Nitrous oxide Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances Sulphur hexafluoride
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